Michelle Traynor
About Michelle Traynor
Michelle Traynor is the People Director at Ceres Power, where she has worked since 2019. She has held various HR and operational roles over her career, including positions at Watson Wyatt and BOC Gases.
Current Role at Ceres Power
Michelle Traynor serves as the People Director at Ceres Power, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. Her focus includes enhancing employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development. Ceres Power is located in Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Michelle Traynor held several significant positions in human resources. She was the Chief Operating Officer at a previous organization from 2016 to 2019, and before that, she served as the Head of HR & Development from 2012 to 2016. She also worked as the Head of Learning & Development from 2007 to 2010. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in HR management and development.
Early Career in Human Resources
Michelle Traynor began her career in human resources as a Change Analyst at BOC Gases from 1997 to 1999. She then progressed to the role of HR Programme Manager at Watson Wyatt, where she worked for eight years from 1999 to 2007. Her early career experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent leadership roles in HR.
Educational Background
Michelle Traynor has a solid educational background in personnel management and related fields. She studied at the University of York, where she earned a BSc in EEEM from 1992 to 1995. She later attended Kingston University, obtaining a Master's degree in Personnel Management in 1996. Additionally, she studied at La Chataignerai from 1980 to 1992.